As a longtime member of the Santa Barbara Bonsai Club, Witham had a vested interest in promoting the bonsai cause. The club hosts meetings and workshops at Bethany Congregational Church and has about ...

In the wild, ponderosa pine trees tower higher than 250 feet. White pine trees grow to 75 feet and black pines can reach 100 feet. Yet, Dr. Mike Andrews’ prized pine trees top out at a few feet.

Bonsai literally means a big tree in a small pot, but in practice, it is the art of creating dwarf plants and trees in ornamental trays. Dave Remington is — among other things — the bonsai specialist ...

As gardeners, so often our dream is to grow bigger plants faster. How many times have we stood over balky transplants and threatened, “Just grow, dammit!” The ancient art of bonsai is all about growth ...

For those who practice this botanical pastime, bonsai is “a living art form.” A lot of work goes into crafting a miniature tree in a gravel-filled shallow dish. Fertilize, but hold the nitrogen. Water ...

A honeybee stops for a sip from the juicy fruit on the fig tree in Cindy Read’s El Cajon nursery. The moment might seem ordinary except for the amazing fact that the tree is only 6 inches tall. All of ...

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Bonsai trees are considered an expression of Japanese garden aesthetics. It takes a lot of care to keep a small tree alive. A bonsai can live for many hundreds of years, becoming a true treasure. It’s ...

If you’ve been searching for a small-scale business that can be started with minimal investment yet promises impressive returns, cultivating bonsai plants could be the perfect choice. With just ...